In case you missed it, we poked fun at a few of the style trends dominating Coachella 2014. Click through the gallery to see some of the elements that define today's festival fashion for better or worse.

Pictured: Actress Emily Rossum, in garland and jean jacket, at Coachella in April.

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In case you missed it, we poked fun at a few of the style trends...

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No pants

Currently, the No. 1 way to get attention at a music festival is to wear no pants. Which is fine, but if it's now the norm, doesn't that mean wearing pants is now cooler?

Photo: Matt Cowan

No pants

Currently, the No. 1 way to get attention at a music...

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We don't think this is a dress, so we're calling it no pants.

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We don't think this is a dress, so we're calling it no pants.

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She's presumably carrying some pants in that bag.

Photo: Frazer Harrison

She's presumably carrying some pants in that bag.

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We're honestly most concerned about the hot feet in this one.

Photo: Mark Davis

We're honestly most concerned about the hot feet in this one.

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No pants, done correctly.

Photo: Frazer Harrison

No pants, done correctly.

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We'll never understand the no-pants/cowboy boots combo. Because you can't ride a horse with no pants.

Photo: Jason Kempin

We'll never understand the no-pants/cowboy boots combo. Because you...

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No pants AND a fuzzy hat - almost enough. But it needs more body paint.

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No pants AND a fuzzy hat - almost enough. But it needs more body...

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Yet another pantsless-fuzzy combo. Which brings us to our next category:

Photo: Christopher Polk

Yet another pantsless-fuzzy combo. Which brings us to our next...

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Fuzzy things

Fuzzy hats used to be the most obvious choice.

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Fuzzy things

Fuzzy hats used to be the most obvious choice.

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Fuzzy everything is definitely a good option.

Photo: Christopher Polk

Fuzzy everything is definitely a good option.

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You don't always want fuzzy things on your head or legs. Who said they can't be placed in between?

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You don't always want fuzzy things on your head or legs. Who said...

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We don't advise leaving the belly un-fuzzied.

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We don't advise leaving the belly un-fuzzied.

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What are these fuzzies protecting themselves from?

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What are these fuzzies protecting themselves from?

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Hula hoops

If you're going to go with fuzzy legs, you might want to bring a prop. But we think hula hoops are overdone. A purple chainsaw would be more entertaining.

Photo: Christopher Polk

Hula hoops

If you're going to go with fuzzy legs, you might want to...

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Although, hula hoops are great if you're going to get really drunk and need some way to knock people over.

Photo: Jason Kempin

Although, hula hoops are great if you're going to get really drunk...

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And, it is hard to frame yourself for a photo using a chainsaw. You'd probably need two or three chainsaws.

Photo: Katie Stratton

And, it is hard to frame yourself for a photo using a chainsaw....

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'Native American' headdresses

What? Are people still doing this?

Photo: Frazer Harrison

'Native American' headdresses

What? Are people still doing this?

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Yep, that looks perfect on you.

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Yep, that looks perfect on you.

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This dude is stealing the show with his "Party like a Rockstar" trucker hat.

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This dude is stealing the show with his "Party like a Rockstar"...

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Creepy giant disembodied heads

We need to get these for the office.

Photo: Frazer Harrison

Creepy giant disembodied heads

We need to get these for the office.

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You don't even have to put the creepy head on a stick if you don't want to.

Photo: Kevin Winter

You don't even have to put the creepy head on a stick if you don't...

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Creepy dog head in a Pharrell hat.

Photo: Mark Davis

Creepy dog head in a Pharrell hat.

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This is by far the best creepy head of them all. And, one thing about cutout disembodied heads, they are great for posing with in the selfie mirror.

What's that? Just keep clicking.

Photo: Frazer Harrison

This is by far the best creepy head of them all. And, one thing...

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Selfies

It's just like what you do in your bathroom, or in elevators, only everyone else gets to witness it.

Photo: Matt Cowan

Selfies

It's just like what you do in your bathroom, or in...

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More from the selfie mirror.

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More from the selfie mirror.

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This is our favorite use of the selfie mirror.

Photo: Matt Cowan

This is our favorite use of the selfie mirror.

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Matching your date

Matchy-matchy couples done wrong.

Photo: Katie Stratton

Matching your date

Matchy-matchy couples done wrong.

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Matchy-matchy couples done right. The kitten tank is what pushes it over the edge.

A scroll through recent festival slide- shows raises the question: Have music festivals lost their souls, and has so-called festival fashion stolen the show? Walk by Forever 21, or any similar fast-fashion outlet, and you'll see we're entrenched in a newly invented retail season with pseudo-hippies as the poster child.

Although each multiday gathering is known for its wardrobe eccentricities, the general aesthetic indicates a firm nostalgia for the eras that informed the original crochet dresses, beaded necklaces and flower garlands.

How did something that started so cool - so real, man - turn into a retail circus completely removed from reality? If the festival mantra is "Wear whatever you want!," is it truly possible that every flower child wannabe wants to wear denim booty shorts, a tribal-print cut-off tank (don't forget the fringe!) and ankle booties? Escapism at its finest has degenerated to consumerism at its weakest.

At Coachella, for instance, even a "best of" slideshow showed a lack of practicality and almost comical predictability. The American Indian headdresses and American flags are mostly, finally out, but diaper-size drawers moonlighting as bottoms were in full force, as were various incarnations of see-through maxis and piles of accessories that can't be comfortable in unforgiving desert heat. (See: gladiator sandals.)

And if that look was a size too small, you were free to embark on the so-called Coachella Diet. Naturally, it had its own Twitter handle. A tweet summarized the aesthetic: "Just purchased size 0 jean shorts, a teeny bikini & an Indian headdress. Just need to fit in any of this by Friday #coachella #coachelladiet."

Festival season is just starting - BottleRock at the end of the month in Napa, Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park in August - so brace yourself for the corporate marketing onslaught. Consider recent reports that otherwise unemployed celebrities are banking up to $20,000 just to be spotted attending certain festivals, or the legions of public-relations pitches sent to the average style journalist touting, for example, "Vanessa Hudgens' actual 2013 Coachella outfit" and "a beauty packing list" that includes pore-cleansing strips.

And speaking of Coachella, other e-mails reminded us that the festival is "equally as famous for its concertgoers' fashion as its music" and that "it's time to lock down your festival worthy outfit so you attract all the street style photographers in attendance."

H&M and Alexander Wang even chose a co-hosted Coachella party as the forum to announce an upcoming collaboration. Clearly, brands and marketers have noticed that festivalgoers care about more than just the music.

Despite a carefree affect, it's pretty clear that nowadays, many of those attending festivals care very much, indeed.